Five suspects have been arrested in Pulmudai while allegedly preparing to sell a rock believed to hold ancient archaeological value.

Police said the raid was carried out yesterday in the Tennamaram area of the Pulmudai Police Division, following information received by officers. 

The suspects were reportedly attempting to sell the artifact for Rs. 20 million when they were apprehended.

The arrested individuals, aged between 29 and 57, are residents of Puliyankulam, Ichchalampattu, and Trincomalee.

The Pulmudai Police are conducting further investigations. (Newswire)

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The Ministry of Energy has announced a public tender for the sale of 14 luxury and decommissioned vehicles currently owned by the ministry. The list includes high-end SUVs such as Toyota Land Cruisers, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz E200 CGI, and several other utility vehicles.

According to the tender notice, bids are being accepted for vehicles including a BMW X530D (2016), multiple Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and Land Cruiser models, a Nissan Patrol Y62, and a Toyota Hilux Double Cab. Vehicles range in engine capacity from 1,295 CC to 5,552 CC and were manufactured between 2000 and 2016.

Interested bidders must submit a separate application and bid for each vehicle. Application forms can be obtained by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs. 5,000 per vehicle at the Ministry’s Accounts Division on the 3rd Floor, No. 437, Galle Road, Colombo 03, until July 15, 2025, during working hours. Vehicle inspections will be permitted during this period, upon receipt of tender applications.

Each bid must be accompanied by a refundable security deposit of Rs. 50,000 per vehicle.

The final sealed bids, clearly marked as “Invitation for Bids for the Sale of Vehicles owned by the Ministry of Energy” along with the respective Lot and Vehicle Numbers, must be placed in the designated tender box at the Transport Division by 10.00 a.m. on July 16, 2025.

For further details, the Senior Assistant Secretary (Admin) can be contacted via 0112-574740 and the Transport Officer through 0112-574941. (Newswire)

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The public has been warned of the circulation of expiring goods under the guise of bargain/ discount sales in view of the upcoming April festive season. 

Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) Information Director Asela Bandara said there is a high possibility of the public being deceived during various bargain/ discount sales being held for the festive season. 

Speaking to the media, he warned that there was a possibility of expiring goods being sold by amending the date of expiry at places offering discounts and bargains for goods.

Asela Bandara requested the public to remain vigilant of such scams and to examine the quality of the products when purchasing goods. 

He added that the CAA will also conduct continuous raids to prevent hoarding by vendors, selling goods above the stipulated prices, and selling expired goods under amended expiry dates. 

The public who faces such issues when purchasing goods has been requested to contact the area CAA office or their hotline 1977. (NewsWire)

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